Mr Fothergill’s Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds

Mr Fothergills Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds produce masses of rich blue flowers set against striking dark bronze foliage, offering long-lasting summer colour for containers, baskets and garden borders.

Key Features

• Intense deep blue flowers with distinctive bronze foliage
• Compact, bushy and lightly trailing habit for neat displays
• Ideal for containers, hanging baskets and edging borders
• Half hardy annual with a long flowering period
• Easy to grow and suitable for all experience levels
• Performs well in sun or partial shade

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds (Lobelia erinus) are a premium bedding plant variety renowned for their vivid blue blooms and contrasting dark foliage. Flowering freely from early summer to autumn, this compact lobelia forms dense mounds that work beautifully in containers, hanging baskets and along border edges. The rich bronze leaves enhance the intense flower colour, adding depth and elegance to both traditional and contemporary planting schemes. Reliable and versatile, Lobelia Crystal Palace is easy to establish and provides continuous colour with minimal effort.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Flower seeds
• Botanical name: Lobelia erinus
• Genus: Annuals / Bedding
• Plant class: Half hardy annual
• Flower colour: Blue
• Foliage colour: Dark bronze
• Plant height: Approximately 15cm (6in)
• Habit: Bushy, trailing
• Situation: Sun or partial shade
• Suitable for: Containers and hanging baskets
• Seed quantity: 2500 seeds
• Flowers / Harvest: June to end of October

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow indoors from January to the end of April
• Use fine compost and do not cover seeds heavily, as light aids germination
• Transplant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed
• Water regularly, especially in containers and baskets
• Light trimming can help maintain a compact shape

Why Choose Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds?

Perfect for gardeners seeking bold colour and reliable performance, Mr Fothergills Lobelia Crystal Palace Seeds deliver striking contrast and months of flowering – an excellent choice for brightening patios, borders and summer displays.